Alloys in a bad state
 

Hi everyone... :)

I have a 2000 W Reg Coupe and I keep loosing pressure from a couple of my tyres which I've been told by a couple of different people is because of the poor state of the alloys... I guess this is common with alloys?

I've been quoted between £360-460 to get the wheels completely reconditioned which is lots of money... anyone know if this is a reasonable price or are they trying to pull a fast one?

The other option is reconditioned 2nd hand alloys but i'd want to go to a reputable dealer for something like that... too big a purchase to risk on ebay I reckon. Does anyone have any suggestions, I'm in Hampshire?

Thanks everyone

Ally. :D

Can you clarify what you mean by "poor state of the alloys"?

Did you ever clean them?

Do they use salt on the roads in the winter time where you live?

The only time I'm seen factory alloy wheels in such a poor state where they didn't hold air is when they were not properly cared for. My suggestion, buy a used set of wheels from ebay and take care of them. And if they use salt on the roads in the winter where you live, I'd suggest buying a second set of steel wheels and winter tires to better protect the factory alloy wheels.